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Our new OC interview.

He sounds like he is speaking Shades' words. Perfect "yes man" for the job, no mystery why Tomlin went with him. Spoke of not making turnovers within 2 sentences of the QB - already parroting Tomlin speak early. Funny that he spoke of the "humility of coach Noll" and how the Steeler logo stood for the humbleness of Chuck Noll. Well, Shades doesn't stand for any of that. I guess he missed the dancing in the locker room after a win, or the "kiss" given to the crowd as the visiting team after a win. Not all that much "humility" in those Tomlin moves. Can you ever see Chuck Noll race out of an interview if someone asked about his contract? Like he was above even being asked about it? No way.
 
Greg Lloyd said:
He sounds like he is speaking Shades' words. Perfect "yes man" for the job, no mystery why Tomlin went with him. Spoke of not making turnovers within 2 sentences of the QB - already parroting Tomlin speak early. Funny that he spoke of the "humility of coach Noll" and how the Steeler logo stood for the humbleness of Chuck Noll. Well, Shades doesn't stand for any of that. I guess he missed the dancing in the locker room after a win, or the "kiss" given to the crowd as the visiting team after a win. Not all that much "humility" in those Tomlin moves. Can you ever see Chuck Noll race out of an interview if someone asked about his contract? Like he was above even being asked about it? No way.
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Yes, yes, I could.
 
I’m excited beyond words to see the vastly improved offense kicking *** and taking names this coming season.
My early prediction: 11-6 and a closer wild card loss than last season. These go to 11. It’s one more.

 
NICE find Steelmann, thanks for posting this and for all your great post(s) along the way.

I `think we have a bonafide OC here. He definitely knows NFL offense, both the run and the pass. I think he nailed this interview.

I think his experience, Art 2’s desired direction Tomlin VS playoff wins, all will culminate into a positive for this Franchise. I’m not saying coaching is instantly fixed, but with this hire, it’s make or break for Coach Tomlin.


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Drink IRON City said:
NICE find Steelmann, thanks for posting this and for all your great post(s) along the way.

I `think we have a bonafide OC here. He definitely knows NFL offense, both the run and the pass. I think he nailed this interview.

I think his experience, Art 2’s desired direction Tomlin VS playoff wins, all will culminate into a positive for this Franchise. I’m not saying coaching is instantly fixed, but with this hire, it’s make or break for Coach Tomlin.


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The problem is, what does Art ll consider "make or break" or "enough"? One playoff win? AFC Championship game (win or lose), Super Bowl (win or lose), Super Bowl win? 'Cause we know that Tomlin has at least 3 more years if they give him the extension.
 
Greg Lloyd said:
He sounds like he is speaking Shades' words. Perfect "yes man" for the job, no mystery why Tomlin went with him. Spoke of not making turnovers within 2 sentences of the QB - already parroting Tomlin speak early. Funny that he spoke of the "humility of coach Noll" and how the Steeler logo stood for the humbleness of Chuck Noll. Well, Shades doesn't stand for any of that. I guess he missed the dancing in the locker room after a win, or the "kiss" given to the crowd as the visiting team after a win. Not all that much "humility" in those Tomlin moves. Can you ever see Chuck Noll race out of an interview if someone asked about his contract? Like he was above even being asked about it? No way.
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I'd put you on ignore but I just can't wait to see what BS you're going to come up with next.

But my finger is on the trigger 😁
 
Drink IRON City said:
I think his experience, Art 2’s desired direction Tomlin VS playoff wins, all will culminate into a positive for this Franchise. I’m not saying coaching is instantly fixed, but with this hire, it’s make or break for Coach Tomlin.
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My take from Deuce’s presser is that this will be Shades’ last contract if he doesn’t make a deep playoff run.
 
BLITZ said:
lol- yeah but other than that
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Ummm, yea, just a TADDDDDD different in demeanor I'd say. Just a tad, but who's counting? Noll smiling and laughing, Shades not so much. But other than that, exactly the same.

 
Ron Burgundy said:
My take from Deuce’s presser is that this will be Shades’ last contract if he doesn’t make a deep playoff run.
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And you've got to wonder if just one semi-deep run would do it? What if he wins playoff game and then that's it. Nothing more? This current team, the way it's constructed, the "team culture." Like Ben and some other x-players have noted, I don't think they have that same Steeler soul. Can it be found with the Tomlin way? With the same "yes man" structure we've been experiencing? With a team built on bravado minus humility? With a team hell bent on winning 13-10? Just how far can a team averaging 17 PPG go?
 
Ron Burgundy said:
My take from Deuce’s presser is that this will be Shades’ last contract if he doesn’t make a deep playoff run.
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My take as well, It it should be that way, e3ven if 10 years to late……


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SteelBuckeye said:
The problem is, what does Art ll consider "make or break" or "enough"? One playoff win? AFC Championship game (win or lose), Super Bowl (win or lose), Super Bowl win? 'Cause we know that Tomlin has at least 3 more years if they give him the extension.
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That “make or break” might be a three year in the making——————————-


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Did you really expect him to say that Tomlin’s way of running the O was ******* awful, and that things are going to be run his way? He is an employee with a job at the will of his boss, of course he is going to tow the line, at least until he doesn’t.
 
Greg Lloyd said:
Spoke of not making turnovers within 2 sentences of the QB -
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I mean not that I’m defending Tomlin here.......but what OC wouldn’t consider this one of the most important things to teach a QB. The Turnover battle is huge. Correct me if I’m wrong Neil 3 interceptions Troy 0,in a certain SB.
Ben 2 interceptions, Aaron 0........in another certain SB. We would have won both without them. This is not just a Tomlin thing. It’s common sense.
 
Greg Lloyd said:
And you've got to wonder if just one semi-deep run would do it? What if he wins playoff game and then that's it. Nothing more?
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Yes, absolutely. If Shades wins one game that playoff clock resets. If he wins 3 playoff games in the next 13 years, Deuce will think that’s great.
 
Steelmann said:
I mean not that I’m defending Tomlin here.......but what OC wouldn’t consider this one of the most important things to teach a QB. The Turnover battle is huge. Correct me if I’m wrong Neil 3 interceptions Troy 0,in a certain SB.
Ben 2 interceptions, Aaron 0........in another certain SB. We would have won both without them. This is not just a Tomlin thing. It’s common sense.
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Had me all the way till here, Language some can’t understand———————————


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Steelmann said:
I mean not that I’m defending Tomlin here.......but what OC wouldn’t consider this one of the most important things to teach a QB. The Turnover battle is huge. Correct me if I’m wrong Neil 3 interceptions Troy 0,in a certain SB.
Ben 2 interceptions, Aaron 0........in another certain SB. We would have won both without them. This is not just a Tomlin thing. It’s common sense.
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And when a QB is averaging less than a TD per game the turnovers, or lack there of, are even more important
 
Fiji Mariner said:
And when a QB is averaging less than a TD per game the turnovers, or lack there of, are even more important
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Very true. This is his sink or swim offseason and he knows it. I would imagine we will see the best of what he has to offer.

Still fortify that position. Whatever it takes...
 
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